It's a subject we're not going to win, but as you know - STD class gliders have flexibility of flying both classes, but racing gliders are limited to just one (at the MCN) class.
The handicaps are fair, yeah? So there's no advantage to be in a racing glider while competing in STD class. Yet it's not allowed. I know the reasoning, but still..! As many will know, often when you compare the classes at the same comp - STD class always seems to have the higher average day winning speeds. Perhaps because its more competitive in STD & pilots have to push themselves harder? The alternative... My thinking (will submit to the handicap committee for review) is have a 1.00 glider for each class (like the golden old days, where there were no h/c), then discourage gliders who shouldn't be in that particular class with a slightly unfavorable h/c. Eg, an LS4 could be 1.03 in 15m class, rather than 1.04 as it is in STD class atm. My guess though, that this will never be implemented - so I'll keep my opinion as to why it won't happen to myself :) Strepla, WPP On 07/03/2013, at 8:48, <[email protected]> wrote: > Ron, > It is because they have flaps, of course! > However if you invert the question, Standard Class gliders may fly in 15 m > (Racing) Class. > Gary > ----- Original Message ----- > From: Ron Sanders > To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia. > Sent: Wednesday, March 06, 2013 1:23 AM > Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] Boring > > Dear Adam, > i agree with you!! > And i note that there was not one reply to your far more interesting posted > question " if the handicaps are so good why aren't fifteen metre flapped > gliders allowed in Standard class?" > > The priorities are not in the right order. > RS > > On 5 March 2013 20:16, Adam Woolley <[email protected]> wrote: >> I went soaring today (well a circuit), it was awesome! >> >> >> WPP >> _______________________________________________ >> Aus-soaring mailing list >> [email protected] >> To check or change subscription details, visit: >> http://lists.internode.on.net/mailman/listinfo/aus-soaring > > _______________________________________________ > Aus-soaring mailing list > [email protected] > To check or change subscription details, visit: > http://lists.internode.on.net/mailman/listinfo/aus-soaring > No virus found in this message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 2012.0.2240 / Virus Database: 2641/5651 - Release Date: 03/05/13 > > _______________________________________________ > Aus-soaring mailing list > [email protected] > To check or change subscription details, visit: > http://lists.internode.on.net/mailman/listinfo/aus-soaring
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